OTTAWA, Oct. 27, 2017 /CNW/ - The election of Donald Trump demonstrated the power of social media, particularly Twitter, to determine the direction of debate, challenge traditional media, and motivate people to act. It also highlighted the growing threat of fake news.

Leaders from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the public sector will gather at The Conference Board of Canada'sPublic Sector Social Media 2017 conference to discuss the latest developments in this rapidly changing field and explore the broader societal implications of social media.